The Blessing Of The Animals in NYC

The blessing of animals at Cathedral Church of St. John The Divine and St. Francis of Assisi Church.

The Blessing Of The Animals is connected with World Animal Day , which is also the Catholic day of remembrance for Saint Francis of Assisi. The founder of the Franciscan Order is considered the patron saint of animals

New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
New York, Blessing of the Animals at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Manhattan. St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and it’s part of the Franciscan tradition to bless furry friends on or near Francis’ feast day.
A Friar from the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC stands with his little dog in hand awaiting visitors with their furry family for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.
Dogs and their humans await entering the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.
Dogs and their humans await entering the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.
Dogs and their humans await entering the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.
Dogs and their humans await entering the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.
Dogs and their humans await entering the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.
Dogs and their humans await entering the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.
Dogs and their humans await entering the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.
Animals and their humans await entering the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.
A Friar from the Church of St. Francis of Assisi in NYC stands with his little dog in hand awaiting visitors with their furry family for the Blessing of Animals that takes place every year on the first Sunday of October. In the Roman Catholic Church, St. Francis of Assisi is patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. People from all over bring their beloved furry and not so furry companions to receive blessings. This year broke an all time record of attendees who seek better horizons and better health for the upcoming year. (C) Bianca Otero, NYC. October 3, 2021.

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Photos By Bruce Cotler, Bianca Otero, Debra L. Rothenberg and Reiko Yangi

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